Integrating the 4Cs in the Learning of Science and Mathematics

Dr. Williams; Cheta; Dr. (Mrs.) Charles-Ogan; G.

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V35P506

International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology

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Volume 35 | Number 1 | Year 2016 | Article Id. IJMTT-V35P506 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V35P506

Integrating the 4Cs in the Learning of Science and Mathematics

Dr. Williams, Cheta, Dr. (Mrs.) Charles-Ogan, G.

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Dr. Williams, Cheta, Dr. (Mrs.) Charles-Ogan, G., "Integrating the 4Cs in the Learning of Science and Mathematics," International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (IJMTT), vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 38-39, 2016. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V35P506

Abstract

The empirical study focused on the extent to which science and mathematics teachers in secondary (Junior & Senior) schools integrate such learning skills as; critical thinking skill, creative thinking skill, communication skill and collaboration skill in their daily lessons. The study was a descriptive survey and an instrument; a 4Cs questionnaire (4CsQ) designed by the researchers was used for the study. Four research questions however guided the survey. The study showed that science and mathematics teachers’ integration of critical thinking and creative thinking in their lessons are still low while the presence of communication and collaboration skills is heavily obvious. A major recommendation was that it is high time science and mathematics teachers embraced and integrated critical thinking and creative thinking in their lessons as to make the learning of mathematics more meaningful to the students of the present age.

Keywords

Logical conclusion, innovation, composition, verbal and non-verbal communication, and team work.

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